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Nigerian airports running at a loss, FG subsidises aerodrome operations

Posted on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Minister dismisses predetermined Enugu airport concessionaire, duration The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has lamented that many of the country’s airports are running at a loss: hence the need for concession of the aerodromes. He noted that as a result, the government took a proactive measure to ensure these vital facilities can meet and maintain international standards, given the increasing financial demands of their operations. Speaking through his Special Assistant…

NAHCO Gets FG’s Approval to Handle Radioactive Materials

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…. NCAA, NNRA Give Green Light The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) has received Federal Government’s approval to handle shipments with radioactive contents in its facilities at the airports in a first of its kind in the aviation industry. The approval, jointly conveyed to the foremost ground handling service provider by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), was contained in a communique issued at the…

‘Single window initiative aligns with FG’s $1 trillion economy’

Posted on February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has urged stakeholders to embrace the Single Window Initiative. This vision she said aligns with the Federal Government’s goal of expanding the national economy to $1 trillion. Speaking at the sidelines of the National Single Window Stakeholders’ Forum in Lagos, she emphasized the initiative’s role in enhancing trade facilitation and positioning Nigeria as a global economic powerhouse. Kuku highlighted the Single…

FG worries over airlines’ short lifespan, seeks solution

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Over 50 carriers closed shops in 20 years The Federal government has expressed worry over the alarming rate of airline collapse in the country and has declared that it was ready to formulate policies that would lead to survival of carriers. It noted that it will put in place policies and processes that will ensure survival and growth of domestic airlines. The rate of airline extinction in Nigeria is quite alarming as many…

FG Moves To Sanitise Airports, Boost Service Delivery Via Special Marshals

Posted on November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government has disclosed plans to sanitise airports across the country as well as boost service delivery by appointing Special Airport Marshals. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed on Thursday, in a statement by his Media Aide, Tunde Moshood. The marshals are expected to conduct unscheduled visits to the airports, monitor staff conduct, and assess the general hygiene and conditions of the airports. Also, the Marshals who are expected to…

Rivers Helicopter Crash: FG To Release Report In 30 Days

Posted on November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Aviation has said the preliminary report on the helicopter crash will be published within 30 days on the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) website. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo made this announcement while speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The Minister, while speaking with newsmen provided an update on the investigation, emphasising the government’s commitment to…

Aviation: FG alerts concessionaires on taking over workers’ liabilities

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the new focus with the concession of some airports in Nigeria is to ensure that would-be concessionaires take over the liabilities they meet and to ensure that no worker of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) loses his job. The Minister who spoke on the sidelines of the launch of the travel portal by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at the weekend said he…

Akwaaba hails FG for visa hiccup resolution, tourism, travel Expo begins Sept 22

Posted on September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Organisers of Akwaaba African Travel Market have commended the Nigerian Government for supporting and promptly resolving the Visa Issues for its foreign delegates. In a WhatsApp message to tourism stakeholders, the organiser Amb. Ikechi Uko shared his relief that the difficult issue of the Nigerian Visa was speedily settled. He explained that he had posted about his frustrations with Visa for delegates from all over Africa. He complained that the online visa on…

FG signs CTC Practice Direction for aircraft repossession without legal hiccups

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Tinubu keen on promoting Nigeria’s airline industry-VP To give legal backing and to reduce reputational damage done to the country by airline operators, the Federal Government on Thursday signed the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Practice Directions. This is expected to reduce the cost of airline operations in the Nigerian aviation sector. The CTC Practice Direction was signed on Thursday by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, during a…

Succour AS FG Pays NiMet Staff Outstanding 45-Month Minimum Wage Arrears

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Succour came the way of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) workers as the Federal Government paid the outstanding 45-month minimum wage arrears owed to the staff. Non-payment of the arrears, which date back to 2019, has often led to unrest between the management staff of the agency and the labour unions. The unions had in May planned to embark on industrial action on Monday. However, following an intervention by the House Committee on Aviation Technology and…

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